Communications and Marketing Internship
Location: NZ, N, Auckland
Salary range: 15000-30000
Employment type: Part-time
Required experience: Internship
Required education: Some College Coursework Completed
Industry: Consumer Electronics
Function: Marketing

Company profile:
Frustrated with the status quo?Like to re-imagine whats possible?Want to build awesome products?Then do something about it!Teknique is moving into a new phase of company growth - and we're looking for top notch people who want to be involved in something awesome!What we doWe are a visionary business specializing in the design and development of miniaturized wireless video camera systems used in Action Sports, Driver Safety, and Security. Our award winning products are licensed to brand name clients worldwide.  Learn about us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook and keep up with latest video news and innovation.Our vision is the future, and at Teknique we create it - with sustainable, continually evolving, world-class products. Innovation, insight and ideas are critical to our success; Applicant’s will possess these attributes and have a strong desire to create what “the world hasn't seen yet”.Our workplaceWe offer a creative team working environment in a modern office in Auckland, New Zealand, with bush views, free snacks and coffee machine, latest Macbook Pro's, office 3D printer, not to mention lots of miniature video cameras that you can play with, whether you're into snowboarding, motor racing, dirt bikes, or just want to strap a camera  to your cat and find out where he goes every day.

Job description:
Want to get a head start on your peers and be part of a globally focused tech team designing consumer products?Teknique is looking for the next generation of communication and marketing graduates (and soon-to-be graduates) to work with them to help engage and promote their smart camera and video solutions to a global audience.We are looking for a dynamic, self-starter to assist with both our organization and our partner businesses marketing and communication efforts.The position is flexible and can work around your studies, with a view to applying for a permanent position should you make one become available :) The intern will assist with both day-to-day activities and longer-term projects – an excellent opportunity to learn how to undertake market research, dig out new insights and opportunities, create and implement social media/ marketing strategies and campaigns, and assist with industry events for an innovative specialist product design company in New Zealand. As a valued member of the team, you will have an active role in helping design world class video camera systems, so you can expect to be involved in design meetings, testing products and being a real user for the products we create.  You'll be placed with a mentor within the company to oversee your day to day tasks and help advise and connect you to the right people and most importantly help you integrate into the wider team!If you are looking for variety, this is the internship for you!Some tasks you might help us out with include: Assisting with updating and maintaining our social media presence, including scheduling Facebook, Instagram, Youtube and Twitter updates.Assist in planning, writing and managing monthly eNewsletters. Drafting, distributing and pitching news releases, media alerts and other stories.Designing flyers, graphics, e-vites and other marketing material for the company, and our products and events.Updating websites, and company blog as needed.Undertaking small research projects on related projects and companies.Collaborating with staff on new ideas, directions, and venues for marketing and communications.

Requirements:
The right candidate will have a positive attitude and the ability to work well under pressure. They must have strong vocabulary and writing skills, use creative approaches to marketing materials, and have the knowledge and capabilities to use social media outlets effectively.  They should have experience in using Microsoft Office and Dropbox with a preferred emphasis on Power Point and Adobe Creative Suite.Prior marketing experience in the professional realm and knowledge (or an interest) in product design, consumer electronic products, video or related fields would be an advantage.  The ideal candidate knows strategies or has an interest in learning how to increase lead conversion through engaging content and interaction via social media.  Marketing, communications, business administration or management, visual arts, graphic design, and consumer behavior related majors are encouraged to apply.

Benefits:
We hope that this internship provides an exciting opportunity to learn in a fun, fast paced, and changing environment. We invite those who are comfortable talking and interacting with others and have the ability to work well with diverse groups of people, to apply. We want the intern to add value to our team, but we also want the intern to be able to learn and grow in this professional environment.